CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,163
Cash Discount Price: $5,288
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $1,163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,163

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$558.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $558.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $5,288 (947%)

Insurance Median: $1,163 (208%)

Cash: $5,288 (947% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,163 (208% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $558.25 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Corvel Corporation	$144 - $1,876	26%
Careworks (Rockport)	$147 - $1,916	26%
Prime Health	$147 - $1,916	26%
Freedom Health	$455 - $846	82%
Optimum	$455	82%
Healthy Palm Beaches	$550	99%
Avmed	$687 - $2,644	123%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$687	123%
Simply Healthcare	$714	128%
Oscar	$846	152%
Amerihealth Caritas	$899	161%
Molina	$1,005 - $1,428	180%
Cigna	$1,110	199%
Humana	$1,110 - $1,798	199%
Health Sun Health Plan	$1,126	202%
Aids Healthcare	$1,163 - $6,346	208%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$1,216	218%
United Ppo	$1,253	224%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,375	246%
Aetna	$1,586	284%
United	$2,380	426%
Health Care District	$2,644	474%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction	$2,644	474%
Plotkin Health	$2,644	474%
Prime Health Sherriff	$2,644	474%
Medica Healthcare	$3,067	549%
Multiplan	$3,966 - $4,495	710%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $5,288.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93306.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.